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The stunning beauty of folklore comes alive through the remarkable contributions of talented visual artists from around the world. This year’s Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism & Folklore campaigns brought together over 13,000 photographers to capture traditions from ancient African rituals to vibrant Asian festivals. Their submissions highlight women’s essential role in cultural heritage, preserving and celebrating their contributions. These entries reveal that folklore isn’t just history – it’s a living part of our heritage. Wiki Loves Folklore encourages everyone to share and protect their unique traditions, through visual storytelling that helps safeguard cultural identities for future generations. Explore the winners of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 ➡️ https://w.wiki/Bmzv

🎉 We are excited to celebrate a huge first step for representing Chiquitania on Wikimedia Commons! Indigenous youth from the group JUMA (Chiquitanian Youth United for the Environment) have added stunning photos of their beautiful region to Wikimedia Commons. Capturing the landscapes, festivals, and culture of Lomerío and Concepción in eastern Bolivia, these images showcase the rich life of the Chiquitanian Indigenous people through the eyes of the youth. This project, organized by Wikimedistas de Bolivia, is just the beginning of a broader effort to share information about this region. Chiquitania is a region of tropical savannas in the Santa Cruz Department in eastern Bolivia. The Chiquitano ethnicity emerged in the context of nearly 200 years of resistance to colonization, among socially and linguistically diverse Indigenous populations required to speak a common language by the colonial-era Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos. Read more about this cultural preservation effort ➡️ https://w.wiki/BVay

🌟 Want a daily dose of great photography? Every day, the main page of Wikimedia Commons features a different Picture of the Day, highlighting the best images out of the Commons repository. 📸 These are photos that capture everything from breathtaking landscapes to historical landmarks, giving you a fresh glimpse of global culture and nature every day. Each Picture of the Day is suggested and selected by the Wikimedia Commons community of contributors. Publishing them on this page allows users to translate the captions into other languages. Check it daily and see what incredible photos are being featured on Commons. You might discover your new favorite! Look at more Picture of the Day ➡️ https://w.wiki/7dzN

Celebrating a decade of knowledge sharing in Africa! 🌍 The 10th annual Wiki Indaba, themed “!ke e: /xarra //ke” (a Khoisan phrase meaning “United in Diversity”), brought together Wikimedians from across Africa and the diaspora to celebrate the rich tapestry of African knowledge and its free dissemination on Wikimedia platforms. Held in Johannesburg, this year’s event not only marked a decade of Wiki Indaba’s commitment to amplifying African perspectives and voices online, but also fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas among participants. Adding a unique touch to the event, Wiki Indaba 2024 introduced ZA, an engaging mascot designed to assist attendees and answer their questions throughout the conference. The conference prioritized inclusivity, by introducing micro-financing for community-led initiatives and selecting a diverse cohort of scholarship recipients to promote mentoring and collaboration. As the event drew to a close, it was clear that Wiki Indaba 2024 had established itself as a powerful platform for advocacy, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. The collective efforts and vibrant discussions ignited during this gathering are set to leave a lasting impact on the future of the African Wikimedia community. Read more on the build-up to Wiki Indaba 2024 ➡️ https://w.wiki/BksA #WikiIndaba2024

🎉 Happy 21st birthday, Wikisource! Wikisource began in November 2003 as a collection of supporting texts for articles in Wikipedia. Since then, it has evolved into a proper Wikimedia project: a rich, free online library of source texts and translations. What started as a historical archive is now a multilingual library hosting texts of all kinds, expanding access to knowledge, literature, and culture for everyone around the world. Wikisource contributors will get together in person to celebrate the project and explore its future. 📚 The Wikisource Conference 2025 is currently planned to take place in Indonesia from 14 to 16 February. Stay tuned for more news! Discover Wikisource ➡️ https://w.wiki/89YY

🌍 Ready to get involved in the Wikipedia community? Want to help a friend get started? Take a look at this online course for beginners that explains how to begin with the free encyclopedia. Created by dedicated volunteers, this course is a gateway to learning the rules of English Wikipedia – from editing basics to contributing valuable knowledge. If you are passionate about history, science, or culture, this course is designed to get you started and help you become a part of the thriving Wikimedia movement. Start your journey today and contribute to the world’s largest free knowledge platform! 💡 Learn more about the course and download the video tutorials ➡️ https://w.wiki/BVax

How do you bring people together to share knowledge across borders through thoughtful and inspiring event design? At the Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024 in Istanbul, over 200 participants from Central and Eastern Europe gathered to celebrate community, culture, and collaboration. This year’s meeting was more than just an event – it was a thoughtfully crafted experience, with each design element contributing to an atmosphere of connection and inspiration. At the center of this immersive experience was the work of Caner Özyayıkçı – a Turkish Wikimedian, also known as User:Kurmanbek, a graphic designer, photographer, and the 2024 Media Contributor of the Year. His event design, inspired by Istanbul’s architectural beauty and the Bosporus, transformed the meeting’s visuals, from the logo to communication materials, into a vibrant celebration of CEE heritage and unity. This unique event design was more than just an aesthetic choice; it created a welcoming space for participants to connect, explore content diversity, and discuss ways to strengthen Wikimedia’s impact in the region. Through its visual storytelling, the event reinforced a powerful message: together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable future. Explore the story behind the event’s design and relive the highlights ➡️ https://w.wiki/Bjuu

Some quick facts about Wikimedia contributor Yuriko Kadokura: ➡️ 70-years-old librarian from Japan ➡️ Member of the WikiOrchestra ➡️ Member of the Wikimedians of Japan User Group ➡️ Enthusiastic about meeting other Wikimedians at events Follow the inspiring path of User:Wadakuramon, who discovered new avenues for knowledge-sharing - from local Wikipedia edit-a-thons in Okinawa to art events and the world of Wikidata. This journey shows how curiosity and community can lead to lifelong learning and unexpected contributions to the Wikimedia movement. Read about her journey in her own words ➡️ https://w.wiki/BVav

📸 500+ photos to preserve history! The Wiki Takes Archaeology event in the Spanish provinces of Burgos and Segovia brought together archaeologists, historians, photographers, and local volunteers to document rural and archaeological heritage. Participants captured images of sites in Guzmán and Bernardos, all now freely available to everyone on Wikimedia Commons. The initiative was a collaboration between Wikimedia España and OpenStreetMap to map these sites for future reference. Participants reflected on how the event not only enhanced heritage documentation, but also fostered collaboration between local communities and free knowledge platforms. Read more details about Wiki Takes Archaeology and participant reflections ➡️ https://w.wiki/BVau